How to Use excursion in a Sentence

excursion

noun
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  • They went on a brief excursion to the coast.
  • The excursion on the bridges will last between two and three hours and include a 30-minute hike to the bridges.
    — Alex Demarban, Anchorage Daily News, 9 Apr. 2023
  • Here, Fahy breaks down her thoughts on the finale, Daphne and Ethan’s excursion and more.
    — Emily Longeretta, Variety, 13 Dec. 2022
  • But on March 27, the group of eight tourists were late to return to the ship for the all aboard time of 3 p.m. from a private excursion on the island.
    — Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 2 Apr. 2024
  • While the excursion doesn’t quite go as planned, Jace faces his past with help from Sofi, and Alex digs deep to help her squad.
    — Jacob Siegal, BGR, 18 Oct. 2022
  • An excursion more than a trip, but one with a feeling that will last.
    — John Branch Tasneem Alsultan, New York Times, 26 Nov. 2022
  • Boats ferry snorkelers to and from Looe Key three times a day for the 1.5-hour excursion.
    — Nancy Depalma, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Jan. 2023
  • The excursion begins in the Banff Gondola as the sun sets and night rises.
    — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 25 Jan. 2024
  • Your source for lessons and excursions is Redding’s The Fly Shop, famous in its own right for four decades.
    — Janet Fullwood, The Mercury News, 19 Feb. 2024
  • See more about this train, and all its available excursions at conwayscenic.com.
    — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2023
  • Krueger took in the stunning glacier views from the deck of his Alaska cruise and saw the ship’s stage shows, while his wife and her friends did the more taxing excursions.
    — Melinda Fulmer, TIME, 10 Oct. 2024
  • The series starts with a tourist reeling in a human arm on an excursion.
    — Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 13 Aug. 2024
  • There are additional trails near the falls for those looking to add a few more miles to the excursion.
    — Tiney Ricciardi, The Denver Post, 22 May 2024
  • This is not an excursion to a campsite or a treasure hunt.
    — Heidi Godman, Chicago Tribune, 19 July 2023
  • And exploring on foot – along with the odd two-wheeled excursion to feel like a local – is the best way to absorb it.
    — Duncan Madden, Forbes, 19 Apr. 2023
  • Crowds and prices for hotels and excursions also vary throughout the year.
    — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 30 Oct. 2023
  • Something goes wrong, the toddler sets up a ruckus and an excursion is ruined.
    — Carolyn Hax, Washington Post, 8 Feb. 2024
  • The contest’s best-of-show grand prize winner will receive a 2.5-hour private 4x4 excursion in the park.
    — Los Angeles Times, 8 Dec. 2022
  • The couples spent time together on the cruise, though the Mahs weren't with the Trusdales on the excursion that turned dangerous.
    — Tim Hrenchir, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2022
  • This is the perfect time for excursions to local villages or hikes on the island.
    — Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 15 Jan. 2024
  • Only the most able signed up for the jungle excursion, and those who did took precautions.
    — Virginia Hammerle, Dallas News, 23 Apr. 2023
  • The excursion includes a tour of the national park led by an expert ranger.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 24 July 2024
  • For the excursion, Fox and Kelly each put forth their own unique take on slouchy fall outerwear.
    — Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 17 Oct. 2022
  • The elevator ride between the big leagues and Triple A Worcester should not be a part of his excursion.
    — Julian McWilliams, BostonGlobe.com, 3 Sep. 2022
  • In our experience, it’s been enough for a weekend trip to the beach or overnight excursion.
    — Tim Chan, Variety, 1 July 2024
  • Guests can lounge all day at the pool, visit its spa, or take part in its excursions to go explore more of what Cyprus has to offer.
    — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 10 Aug. 2023
  • Toward the end of their excursion, Bad Bunny made a brief pit stop to teach Corden some of his favorite wrestling moves.
    — Christi Carras, Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2023
  • Our latest taco excursion takes us to a restaurant in Choctaw Stadium, the former home of the Texas Rangers.
    — Tasha Tsiaperas, Axios, 16 July 2024
  • In June, the girls went on an excursion to a shopping complex in Abuja – a rare experience for most of them.
    — Kate Okorie, The Christian Science Monitor, 22 Oct. 2024
  • Many of the excursions lent themselves to solo travelers, such as hikes, e-biking or a boat tour of the Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, the most famous in Iceland.
    — Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 17 Oct. 2024

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